James Wilson Cathey
November 8, 2026
Born in:
Nashville, Tennessee
Resided in:
Nashville, Tennessee
James Wilson Cathey 82
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Wilson Cathey, Beloved Husband, Father and PaPa Jim.
Jim is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Bonnie Cathey, Daughter, Dana Cathey Lorinovich (Chris) and son Brian Cathey (Anna) His sister Carol Andrews (Jess) His five Grandchild, Olivia, Ashley, Aidan, Jackson and Charlotte and their sweet dog Mandy.
Jim, born and raised in Nashville, enjoyed music, riding his bike, hiking, Destin Beach and dancing all during his life.
When Jim was Teenager, he was a regular on WSM Channel 4 local dance show “The Five O’Clock Hop”. He cherished his time on the show and considered it to be one of his greatest memories.
Jim graduated from Central High School and attended Tennessee Tech University and earned his degree in Business Administration in 1966. Jim was also a Cheerleader for the Tennessee Tech Football Teams. Jim was employed by Aladdin Industries in Nashville for over 40 years. During that time he traveled internationally as their Senior Buyer and enjoyed sharing his stories of oversees experiences with friends and family.
In Jim’s retirement he still enjoyed travel, especially visiting the Florida Beach’s and the Smoky Mountains.
Jim had a special relationship with his children and grandchildren. He would love to see their pictures from vacation and hear about all their experiences and would offer his own recommendations on where to eat and where to stay.
Jim was a lifelong member of St. Henry Church and spent time at St Matthew Church for the Saturday 5:00 Mass and other activities with his Family.
Visitation will be at St. Henry Catholic Church, 6401 Harding Rd., Nashville, TN. 37205, November 20, 2026, from 9AM-11 Service will start at 11AM and Burial will be at the Columbarium at St. Henry Church.
Arrangements are in the care of Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services, 6949 Charlotte Pike, Suite 104, Nashville, TN 37209. (615) 857-9955. We are proud to be locally owned and operated.
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Visitation: November 20, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
St. Henry Catholic Church
6401 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
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